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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

USA



On 24th December 1913 – The Italian Hall disaster in Calumet, Michigan results in the deaths of 73 Christmas party participants (including 59 children) when someone falsely yells "fire".


Belgium



A cross, left near Ypres in Belgium in 1999, to commemorate the site of the 1914 Christmas Truce. The text reads 1914—The Khaki Chum's Christmas Truce—85 Years—Lest We Forget.


USA



On Christmas Day, the Christ Candle in the center of the Advent wreath is traditionally lit in many church services.